Analysis · Question Period answer · beta

Wayne Long

Liberal on Finance 2026-10-28

92 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Danielle Martin (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, we live in an era when global events have local impacts. The people of University—Rosedale understand that there are forces affecting our economy that are beyond our control. They do not want to hear parliamentarians talk down our economy, our businesses and our workers. They want us to address affordability by building on our strengths and our shared values. Can the Secretary of State for the CRA and Financial Institutions tell us about the work under way to make life more affordable for people in Toronto and across this great country?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 69 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Thanks 23%Promise 35%Claims 25%Positioning 17%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 21 wordsI want to thank the member for University—Rosedale for her strong advocacy on the disability tax credit and automatic federal benefits.Thanks Promise · 12 wordsWe are going to build a strong, resilient economy for all Canadians.Vague promise Claims · 5 wordsWe are attracting outside investment. Promise · 7 wordsWe are going to build Canada strong.Partly on pointVague promise Claims · 18 wordsWe are cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians.¹ The groceries and essentials benefit is offering $1,900 for families.² Promise · 13 wordsWe will continue to focus on and deliver on affordability measures for Canadians.Vague promise Positioning · 16 wordsOn this side of the House, Canadians know who stands with them. It is our side.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×33“We are going to build Canada strong.” Said 33 times by 14 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 54

3 of 11 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank the member for University—Rosedale for her strong advocacy on the disability tax credit and automatic federal benefits.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “On this side of the House, Canadians know who stands with them.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is our side.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 56

5 of 11 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the question asked.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are going to build a strong, resilient economy for all Canadians.”A general pledge about the economy, not the affordability measures asked about.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are attracting outside investment.”About attracting investment, not the affordability work asked about.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are going to build Canada strong.”A general slogan about building the country, not the affordability measures asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “On this side of the House, Canadians know who stands with them.”Praise of the speaker’s own side rather than the affordability work asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is our side.”Praise of the speaker’s own party rather than the affordability work asked about.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 11 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“We will continue to focus on and deliver on affordability measures for Canadians.”

Because“We are cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians.”

“The groceries and essentials benefit is offering $1,900 for families.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 11 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 50

3 of 11 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to build a strong, resilient economy”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to build Canada strong”A slogan-like commitment with no actor measure or way to check it.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to focus on and deliver on affordability measures”A forward commitment naming no specific measure, date or test of delivery.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We are going to build Canada strong.”Said 33 times by 14 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 2

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“cutting taxes for 22 million Canadians”The government’s tax cuts apply to 22 million Canadians.search
2“$1,900 for families”The groceries and essentials benefit provides $1,900 for families.search

Analysed on 2026-10-30